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Audi to begin production of Q1 entry-level SUV in 2016

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Audi AG has officially sanctioned the addition of the Q1 model to the Q lineup; the new model will roll off the assembly lines in Ingolstadt in 2016. The Audi Q1 is part of our broad-based SUV strategy. Overall, Audi has produced and delivered to customers more than 1.5

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Audi to build production plant in Mexico; new SUV begins production in 2016

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AUDI AG Board of Management and Supervisory Board of AUDI AG approved plans to build a North American plant in Mexico. The exact location for the new plant, which will manufacture an SUV model starting in 2016, will be chosen by AUDI AG later this year.

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Audi introducing Q2, new Q5 in 2016, confirms electric SUV for 2018; investing more than €3B in 2016

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Audi management said that the company will continue with its high levels of investment in 2016, with planned capital expenditure to amount to more than €3 billion (US$3.3 Audi plans to enter a new market segment with the Audi Q2 model next year, and will also present the the successor of the Audi Q5. Earlier post.)

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Audi to launch new sporty SUV with electric drive in 2018

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As part of its expansion of its SUV range, Audi will launch a “sporty SUV with electric drive” in 2018. In addition, Audi will begin production of the Audi Q1 in 2016 and add the new Audi Q8 at the top end of the SUV family in 2019.

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Audi to announce EV production plans in Mexico: report

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German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. An announcement on Audi’s expansion plans is expected to be done around July 18.

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Volkswagen Group CEO: >$7B investment in N. America over next 5 years; mid-size SUV for US launching in 2016

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Winterkorn also confirmed a coming Volkswagen midsize SUV for America and reaffirmed the goal to sell one million vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands per year in the US by 2018. Development of 7-seater midsize SUV is already underway; market launch is scheduled for 2016.

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Audi sets June sales record in US; strong SUV sales, up 29%; A3 PHEV 2% of US 1H sales

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Audi of America reported that its June 2016 sales increased 1% to 18,445 vehicles, the brand’s 66 th consecutive monthly sales record in the US. The previous June record was set in 2015 with 18,262 Audi vehicles sold. Through the first six months of 2016, Audi US sales have risen 3.5% Sales of the Q5 rose 3.5%

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